The feeling of the upcoming journey pleases even on gloomy days. We look forward to a trip with family or friends and realize that soon the most ambitious plans will be possible. One of the important aspects is the choice of transport on which you go on the road. Thule brand expert Kirill Sinelnikov talks about why you should prefer a car trip over a flight.
10. Lack of rush, transfers and delays
A significant advantage of a car over an airplane is a convenient way to get from point A to point B, in which you do not need to wait for the next flight or refueling the aircraft. After all, often a flight to the desired country is not direct. This is a chance to visit any city, but isn’t it better to get to the place of rest comfortably without annoying nuances?
Also a big plus is that you are not tied to a certain time, which means you should not worry about being late for registration or boarding.
9. Cost Savings
If the journey will run through European cities or distant regions of Russia, it is worth remembering that tickets for an airliner, even in economy class, are not a cheap pleasure.
In addition, the cost of carriage of baggage in hand luggage or in the luggage compartment of some air carriers, travel insurance and airport transfers are added to the cost. For a large family or group of friends, car travel is a budget option.
The main expense item in the auto trip is allocated to gasoline. Today, using special sites in advance, you can calculate the consumption of gasoline or diesel fuel per 100 kilometers and the entire distance to a given destination. The calculator displays the flow and even shows gas stations on the planned route.
8. More things with you
Traveling by car provides a convenient opportunity to take any equipment with you and go to the mountains, the sea or on a tour of European countries. In this case, there is no need to carry suitcases and bags in case of transfers, as well as expect baggage claim after arrival in another city or country.
Of course, a trip by car poses a different task: how to transport things correctly so that everyone is spacious and comfortable? You can add up everything you need and comfortably accommodate passengers in the cabin thanks to the roof auto-box.
When choosing an autobox, pay attention to its functionality and safety. It should be easily and securely mounted on the trunk lid, so it is better to choose models with a quick-mount Power-Click system and a reinforced lid to bring the contents intact. A reliable option would be a car carrier with a SlideLock system. It separates the functions of locking and opening, automatically locks the lid in place and has a built-in indicator that shows how firmly the box is closed.
Another important point is easy access to the contents of the trunk. Here it is worth paying attention to the tailgate opening on both sides, which allows you to get any thing out of it without extra effort. The product with LED lighting inside will quickly load and unload equipment in the dark. The car accessories market offers a variety of quality models, for example, Thule brand produces roomy and long-term car boxes, which have passed numerous crash tests for impact resistance, usability and water resistance, confirmed by quality certificates.
7. In the circle of the closest
The absence of extraneous companions does not guarantee that there will be no unpleasant moments on the road that can obscure the trip. However, going to autotrip, it is you who determine the circle of communication and interesting topics, surrounding yourself only with close people. Even if one of the passengers wants to listen to music at high volume or suddenly gets tired of the road, in any case, you are ready in advance for possible inconvenience.
6. Hobbies at your discretion
When traveling by car, with the exception of the luggage compartment, there are no restrictions on what to bring: starting from "reinforcement" (many airlines simply prohibit bringing food and drinks on board) and ending with attributes for a hobby.
In your personal car, take the original games, equipment for fishing, paintball, mountain climbing, video shooting or extreme cycling. Today, the market for goods presents practical and convenient mounting options for transporting any equipment and equipment.
5. Without fear of flying
Fear of boarding an aircraft and, moreover, being in the airspace for several hours, fetters a significant percentage of the world's population. Experts insist that aerophobia has nothing to do with risks on board, however, this irrational fear causes discomfort and does not make discoveries. In addition, the use of various sedatives to reduce anxiety and get rid of obsessive thoughts is a well-known way to combat aerophobia. This method is not acceptable for those who categorically take sedatives.
Traveling by car is a suitable alternative and will make life easier for people for whom the reason for the panic is the cabin of the plane and the realization that they are separated by several thousand meters from the ground.
4. A colorful route and the ability to change plans
For road travelers it will not be a problem to change the route at any given time. Along the way, it is possible to add unusual objects to the list of locations or to stay in a village. You will not be burdened by hotel reservations and expensive tickets, which means you can quickly “change course” or return home without losing money.
Fans of outdoor activities should keep in mind one more advantage: autotrip allows you to pitch a tent at the campsite. Many of them offer attractive extras in the form of Internet access, a minigolf or a pool. In some countries, for example, Norway and Sweden it is allowed to set up tents anywhere outside the city.
3. Traveling with a pet
For those traveling with animals, a car trip wins compared to an airliner.
The preparation itself for a flight with an animal takes a long time, since it is necessary to collect all the documents, instill a pet and get acquainted with the rules of transportation for a particular airline. It is also worth considering that during the flight the animal receives a lot of stress and stress.
2. Convenience of travel at destination
Another powerful argument in favor of traveling by car is that you do not need to use the shuttle and go deep into the details of public transport: look at the schedule of trains, buses, lay the necessary route and quickly think out the option to get to the place in case of lateness or delays.
This is especially true if you already have tickets for excursions, concerts, and other events starting at a certain time.
1. Rest from the road and less load
A long flight, like a many-hour trip by car, adversely affects our perception and condition. However, there is a noticeable difference in solving the problem.
On an airplane, especially with a window seat, it is often difficult to get out for a warm-up because of passengers nearby. Moreover, the passage in the cabin is not a wide space, and it is possible to cause inconvenience to cabin crew. Conversely, a trip by car allows you to stop in special places or settlements, do exercises and get distracted - in total this increases the comfort of the trip participants.
It will not be superfluous to add that during air travel, the body is hit by an emergency, instant adaptation to new temperature conditions. A similar situation occurs during the return flight: the body is forced to dramatically reorganize to its previous rhythm - to re-acclimatize, which adversely affects the state of health and can reduce the quality of life. Car travel implies a gradual adaptation to time zones and climate, which is safer for vacationers.
